Politics
Oyo APC Guber Primary: Who Wears The Crown Part 2? || By Akinyode Ishola
DAY by day, the 2019 general elections is fast approaching and preparation from political parties have begun despite the non passage of INEC budget by the National Assembly.
Yet, the country electoral umpire chaired by Prof Mahmood Yakub is assuring Nigerians of credible polls in 2019.
In our previous article, Mega Icon Magazine had earlier listed some potential governorship aspirants under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and their chances of becoming standard bearer of the party in the Guber primary election in the state.
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The essence of this article is to educate our readers with adequate information about those eyeing the Agodi Government House.
Therefore, this article will also adopt ‘plus or minus method’ to clearly states the chances of each governorship candidates.
Engr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, a name that has rocked the political circle in the state within shortest time of joining the governorship race .
Olasunkanmi Tegbe is an Ibadan born strategist, economic planner, policy formulator and silent philanthropist.
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Asides from his intimidating academic profile, the son of late Pa Oguntegbe in Labo area of Ibadan metropolis is endowed with knowledge, skills and human face.
Having successfully contributed positively to KPMG in Nigeria, Egnr Olasunkanmi Tegbe is capable of occupying the number seat in the state because he knows where shoe pinches.
Plus or Minus
It is a plus for Tegbe being an Ibadan indigene and Oyo town affiliation while his aggressive campaign and ability to reach the party leaders and stakeholders is another advantage.
However, there is a little minus on Tegbe’s aspiration, most especially on his political experience and party politics. Besides this, Tegbe is a good man for the job.
Who is Dr Adeduntan?
Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan is an international surgeon and current Commissioner for Health, Oyo state. Adeduntan is not new in the state political system.
Dr Adeduntan had earlier made attempts aimed at becoming the number citizen of the Pace setter state in 2011, 2015 under the Labour Party, (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) respectively.
The Oja’ ba born politician has contributed meaningfully to the health sector by reducing to a bare minimum any form of quack practices in all private medical facilities and government-owned hospitals.
He also added value through the 50 billion Naira Endowment Fund and Health Insurance scheme.
Dr Adeduntan is a recognized international vascular surgeon with humility and deep experience, if not his passion for the development of the state, people will be wondering what this forward humble man is looking for if; not to serve.
Plus or Minus
Dr Azeez Adeduntan’s international connection, political experience and giant strides are plus.
The incumbent Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi hails from Oja’ba, the same place with Adeduntan. Though, experienced and highly cerebral, but lacks grassroots appeal, these may be minus on his side.
Why Bayo Adelabu for Governor?
The name, Bayo Adelabu needs no introduction in the Oyo state political scene, mostly because of his humble family background.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu who is the Parakoyi of Ibadan land and immediate Past Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria is also the grand son of late political icon, Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu popularly called Penkelemesi.
Bayo Adelabu is one of the vibrant youth that the state is yarning for to run the affairs of the state with his experience in management and banking sector.
The first class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife , Osun state had contributed greatly to the development of Oyo State when he was CBN Deputy Governor, Operations and through Bayo Adelabu foundation.
Plus or Minus
The age factor which is on the side of Chief Adelabu and his grandfather’s name as well as personal effort to facilitate CBN Project to the Technical University is a plus for him while lack of rural connectivity and familiarity with the APC chieftains may be the stumbling block and minus on his side.
Apart from this, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is eminently qualified to govern the state come 2019.
The next edition on this issue will focus on the chances of the current secretary to the state government, Alhaji Olalekan Alli, Business magnate and Ibarapa born Industrialist, Dr Olusola Ayandele, former Head of Service of Oyo state, Mr Soji Eniade, Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Ajiboye Omodewu, veteran journalist and Onipe born politician, Mr Kehinde Olaosebikan amongst others.
To be continued
House of Representatives member and Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has fulfilled his pledge to support the welfare of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staff in Oyo State.
In a gesture highlighting his commitment, the lawmaker personally funded the salaries of staff at the APC’s Oke Ado Secretariat in Ibadan, reinforcing his dedication to the smooth operation of the party’s activities in the state.
Representing the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oseni recently visited the secretariat, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their contributions.
As a further commitment to the smooth operation of the party’s activities, the lawmaker generously donated ten million naira (N10,000,000) as an allowance to enhance the secretariat’s functions.
In a statement released Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker extended appreciation to the secretariat staff, whom he described as the backbone of the party’s daily functions.
He lauded their dedication, noting their essential role in advancing the party’s goals.
“Leadership is about service, and service begins with supporting those who make the party function from within,” Oseni remarked.
“I am proud to honour this commitment to our staff, as they play a crucial role in making our political structures work effectively. This is my way of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication”, he added.
Engr. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, has paid tribute to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 61st birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), lauded Folarin’s unwavering commitment to leadership and the well-being of the people.
Highlighting the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial nominee in the 2023 elections for three terms in the Senate, the lawmaker noted that Folarin’s legacy of service continues to be a guiding light for emerging leaders and a source of inspiration for countless individuals across the state.
“Senator Folarin has built an admirable legacy through years of selfless public service, consistently advocating for progress and unity,” remarked Oseni.
Reflecting on Folarin’s role as the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, the lawmaker commended his leadership approach, which has bridged divides, fostered coalitions, and promoted initiatives aimed at stabilising democracy.
“Senator Folarin’s career is an example of visionary leadership,” he added, “and his commitment to public service will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
As Senator Folarin marks this milestone, Oseni extended warm wishes for his continued health and success, expressing hope that his exemplary life of service will keep inspiring positive change across the nation.
In a historic ruling, a Ugandan court on Friday sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison.
This landmark decision, marking the first time a member of the notorious LRA has faced trial for war crimes in a Ugandan court, follows the group’s brutal two-decade insurgency against the Ugandan government.
Kwoyelo, who was convicted in August on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, faced charges including murder, rape, torture, pillaging, abduction, and the destruction of settlements for internally displaced people.
(FILES) Thomas Kwoyelo a commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion blamed for brutal civilian murders during a 20-year war in the north of the country is brought into a courthouse in the northern Ugandan town of Gulu on July 25, 2011. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by MICHELE SIBOLINI / AFP)
Michael Elubu, lead judge of the case at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of Uganda’s High Court, delivered the sentence in the northern city of Gulu, underscoring a rare moment of accountability in the decades-long history of the LRA’s violence.
Judge Elubu stated that Kwoyelo retains the right to appeal both his conviction and sentence within 14 days.
Kwoyelo, who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 12 and later rose to a low-level command position within the organization, denied all charges brought against him.
(FILES) Suspected LRA (Lords Resistance Army) member Thomas Kwoyelo is pictured during a pre-trial session at the High Court in Kampala on Februay 1, 2017. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by GAEL GRILHOT / AFP)
The Lord’s Resistance Army, founded by Joseph Kony in the 1980s, sought to establish a regime based on the Ten Commandments. Under Kony’s leadership, the group unleashed widespread terror across Uganda and neighboring regions, resulting in over 100,000 deaths and the abduction of 60,000 children.
The violence eventually spread to Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Central African Republic.
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